Erna Fergusson was een toegewijde verhalenverteller en historicus die meer dan veertig jaar lang de cultuur en geschiedenis van New Mexico documenteerde. Haar schrijfstijl, verfijnd door middel van mondelinge interviews en een conversationele prozastijl, legde de unieke verhalen en tradities van de regio vast. Fergusson bezat een scherp observatievermogen en gebruikte humor en een boeiende toon om het verleden tot leven te wekken. Haar werk, vaak gebaseerd op gesprekken met lokale ouderen, biedt een levendige en toegankelijke verkenning van het erfgoed en de gebruiken van New Mexico.
First published in 1934, this beloved cookbook features recipes for trendy dishes like enchiladas and chilli rellenos, alongside simple, rustic New Mexican home cooking, including green chilli sandwiches and sweet rice. A delightful blend of traditional and contemporary flavors awaits!
One of the most remarkable features of life in the Southwest is the presence of Native American religious ceremonies in communities that are driving distance from Sunbelt cities. Many of these ceremonies are open to the public and Dancing Gods is the best single reference for visitors to dances at the Rio Grande Pueblos, Zuni Pueblo, the Hopi Mesas, and the Navajo and Apache reservations. Fergusson's classic guide to New Mexico and Arizona Indian ceremonies is once again available in print. It offers background information on the history and religion of the area's Native American peoples and describes the principal public ceremonies and some lesser-known dances that are rarely performed. Here is information on the major Pueblo rituals--the Corn Dance, Deer Dance, and Eagle Dance--as well as various dances at Zuni, including the complicated Shalako. Fergusson also describes the Hopi bean-planting and Niman Kachina ceremonies in addition to the Snake Dance, the Navajo Mountain Chant and Night Chant, and several Apache ceremonies."Still the best of all books about the Indian ceremonials of New Mexico and Arizona. . . .perceptive and simple, reverent and lucid."--Lawrence Clark Powell, Southwest Classics
Explore the beauty, history, and culture of the American Southwest with Our Southwest, a captivating travelogue that takes readers on a journey through the rugged landscapes and vibrant communities of Arizona, New Mexico, and Texas. Written by noted historian and writer Erna Fergusson, this book offers a rich tapestry of stories, legends, and personal anecdotes that bring the region to life. Whether you're planning a trip to the Southwest or simply looking to deepen your appreciation for this unique corner of the country, Our Southwest is an essential read that you won't want to miss.